Last reviewed this in August 2011 with an overall score of 3.7 and thought I'd give this another taste:

(3.75) A: Dark reddish-brown with a two fingers of fuzzy head. Recedes to a ring that lasts awhile with some retention present as well.

(3.5) S: Caramel malt, maple syrup, plums, dried fruits (figs, raisins), and spices. Pleasing straightforward aroma with a maple syrup quality that is noticeable but gets a bit lost in the other aromas.

(3.25) T: Caramel, dried fruits, faint maple syrup, and a bit smoky on the backend. Was really hoping for a solid maple syrup taste but it’s just not there. Fairly straightforward and simple taste profile with caramel the most dominant flavour.

(3.25) D: This is an okay red ale but a bit disappointed with this one, most of all with the lack of a pronounced maple syrup taste. Easy-drinking and pleasant but not something I would seek out again.

The smoke made it taste somewhat stouty, the maple, its high carbonation. Some spice, nuts, not so hoppy. Too sweet in finish. Various ideas sort of fitting together but not so drinkable. Light amber coloured, with minimal lasting head. Love it or hate it.